Costa Opens Sales For 2024 Cruises
Costa Cruises is opening sales for its 2024 deployment, going through November 2024. Three ships will be sailing in the Western Mediterranean for week-long cruises calling on Italy, France and Spain: the Costa Smeralda and Costa Toscana, sister ships, and the Costa Pacifica. The Costa Smeralda will depart from Genoa every Friday, starting March 22,…
Paul Gauguin Cruises Marks 25 Years
Paul Gauguin Cruises is celebrating 25 years of sailing in French Polynesia aboard the company’s ship, the Paul Gauguin. To mark the special occasion, the cruise line launched a commemorative video highlighting the ship’s features and its connection to The Islands of Tahiti. “The Gauguin continues to charm travelers from all over the world, enticing…
January Recap: These Cruise Lines Have Reported Record Bookings
The first month of 2023 has shown a promising year ahead with many cruise companies reporting record bookings in January. Here is a recap of all the cruise companies that saw a significant increase in bookings this month: Holland America Line Holland America Line said that bookings in the third week of January were the…
Record January Bookings for Holland America Line
Holland America Line bookings in the third week of January were the highest on record for any January week for the Carnival brand, according to a press release. It’s the fourth Carnival Corp. brand to report record January bookings, following P&O Cruises UK, AIDA and Cunard. The week ending January 20 also exceeded bookings during…
Here Are All Royal Caribbean Group’s 2023 Newbuilds
The Royal Caribbean Group is taking delivery of three new cruise ships in 2023. In addition to the Icon of the Seas, which is set to become the world’s largest cruise ship, the company is also receiving new luxury and premium vessels. Here’s the complete list of cruise ships set to be delivered to the…
New Swan Hellenic Ship Floats Out, Ready for Spring Debut
Swan Hellenic announced that the new SH Diana was floated out of drydock at Helsinki Shipyard earlier this week. This ship will become the third in the company’s luxury expedition fleet. The H Diana’s fitting out is now already underway, the company said, leaving her comfortably on schedule for her maiden cruise, “Mysteries of Carthage…
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 2023 Preview
Norwegian Cruise Line is set for an eventful year in 2023, with the debut of three newbuilds, a new division for charter sailings and more. Norwegian Viva A sister to the Norwegian Prima, the new Norwegian Viva is debuting in 2023. Currently in final stages of construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 3,215-guest…
MSC Cruises Group 2023 Preview
The MSC Group is introducing a new cruise brand in 2023, with the debut of Explora Journeys. The Europe-based company is also expanding its presence in North America, with new deployments and a new cruise terminal. Cruise Industry News looks into the most anticipated events taking place across the company over the year. World Europa…
Royal Caribbean Group 2023 Preview
From new cruise ships to new itineraries, destinations and dining menus, the Royal Caribbean Group has a big year ahead in 2023. Cruise Industry News looks into the most anticipated events taking place across the company’s brands over the year. Ultimate World Cruise In late 2023, Royal Caribbean International is launching its first complete world…
Four New Cruise Ships Were Ordered in January
The year is off to a strong start with four newbuilds ordered in the first three weeks of January. With new brands joining the market, the cruise orderbook now includes additional luxury, sailing and expedition vessels. Cruise Industry News looks into the four ships ordered so far in 2023. Project Sama Operator: Neptune Co. Shipyard:…
T. Mariotti To Build 100-Guest Ultra Luxury Ship for Project Sama
T. Mariotti has announced it has landed the Project Sama newbuilding deal. Project Sama is set to launch from Neptune Co., a joint venture of Aman Group and Cruise Saudi, and set to enter service in 2026. This unique concept will be positioned in the ultra-luxury resort at sea niche, which occupies a space in…
Carnival Corporation 2023 Preview
Carnival Corporation is set for an eventful year in 2023 with a new product and newbuilds entering service. Cruise Industry News looks into the most anticipated events taking place across the company’s nine brands over the next 12 months. Carnival Fun Italian Style Carnival Fun Italian Style is debuting in 2023, with the introduction of…
Carnival Corporation Expands Wi-Fi Connectivity with SpaceX’s Starlink
Carnival Corporation today announced an agreement for the next-generation of internet connectivity across its global fleet, the latest in a series of moves that have nearly tripled ship bandwidth since 2019. According to a statement, the company has signed a new agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink, which it said is the leader in Low Earth Orbit…
18 Cruise Ships Were Scrapped in 2022: Here’s the Full List
Continuing a trend that started in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, several older and smaller cruise ships were beached for scrapping in 2022. While 20 new vessels entered service during the he year, a total of 18 cruise ships were also sold to scrapyards in Turkey, India and Pakistan. For a complete market…
One Year Later, Here’s What Happened to Genting Cruise Lines’ Ships
One year after the collapse of Genting Cruise Lines, most of its former fleet has now met its destiny. While most of the vessels were sold for further service, other ships ended up being scrapped and one is still waiting for a decision on its future. Global Dream Previous Brand: Dream Cruises Year Built: Unfinished…